Election Law: Quick Comment of U.S. & Canadian Elections
Campaign season is now under way in both my home and adopted countries. A couple of quick legal notes on what to expect, whether during the U.S.’s prolonged campaign, or during the “extended” 11-weeks of the campaign to control Canada. I will not dedicate time to partisanship. Certain, there are enough individuals well-engaged
Read moreLand Use/Appellate: New Briefing Just Filed in U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit – Regarding Destruction of Evidence
In Bee’s Autos, Inc., and Wayne Weatherbee v. City of Clermont, Florida, I am privileged to work on behalf of an auto repair owner who was victimized by the municipality where his business is based, Clermont, Florida. Now, Clermont had been targeting Weatherbee and his business for several years in a variety of vicious fashions. Twice, I
Read moreCross Border Law: The Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement & the Objections to “Free Trade Agreements”
May 18, 2015 / by joe chater / in Cross Border Law, Halifax Law Articles / Discussion of TPP - Trans-Pacific Partnership
Discussion of the implications of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP), Senator Warren's Report on the problems implicit in free trade agreements, and the implications for the citizens of member-nations.
Read moreUpdate on Recent Speaking Engagements
Well, I have been fortunate over the past couple of weeks to have addressed two, separate audiences. First, I appeared on 95.7 talk radio, the Sheldon MacLeod — http://www.news957.com/shows/the-sheldon-macleod-show/ — discussing the recent progress made with the City of Halifax in resolving its alleged expropriation of land belonging
Read moreAntitrust: Are Law Societies Subject to Antitrust Regulation? A Recent SCOTUS Decision Indicates “Maybe”
Fascinating, recent decision from the Supreme Court of the United States: http://www.nationallawjournal.com/…/High-Court-Shakes-Up-St…. Are bar societies subject to anti-trust regulations? Potentially, “yes.” It may prove worthwhile to examine the implications under Canadian law toward its own bar societies. Generally speaking, such
Read moreUpdate on Practice Matters
It has been a little while since I last blogged. Between crazy winter weather, and a number of recent deadlines — both Canadian and U.S. — inclusive of a federal appeal involving the other side’s destruction of evidence, practice life has proven to be exceptionally busy. This is simply my explanation — not my excuse, as
Read moreCross Border/Commercial Litigation: Potential Implications of Lumber Liquidators Importation of Unsafe Laminate Flooring
http://www.cbsnews.com/…/lumber-liquidators-linked-to-heal…/ 60 Minutes recently covered an interesting story. The story represents yet another instance where consumers need to be extremely cautious over the product they are purchasing. In this case, Lumber Liquidators — a prominent chain marketing flooring materials for residential a
Read moreUpdate on Lake Loon-Cherry Brook Community Centre Matter
February 25, 2015 / by joe chater / in Constitutional Law Matters, Halifax Law Articles, Land Use, Litigation
Well, at present, the historic Black-Canadian communities of Lake Loon and Cherry Brook will remain cautiously optimistic that a settlement can be brokered with the City of Halifax. At present, I do not feel at liberty to discuss in detail the scope of preexisting discussions. The fact that the sides continue to talk is good — howe
Read moreMedia: Protest Rally at Lake Loon Community Centre
I am pleased and honoured to serve as counsel for the Lake Loon-Cherry Brook Community Development Association, and its efforts to preserve the Lake Loon Community Centre. For those unaware, the Community Centre has been at the center of this historical, African-Canadian community for the past several decades. The land is owned by the community
Read moreClient Distinction Award from Martindale-Hubbell
I am deeply pleased and humbled to learn that I am the recipient of the Client Distinction Award from Martindale-Hubbell. I have worked very hard over my career to deliver exceptional service to my clientele.
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